NASG Dispatch 2017 #3 May Articles

2017 #3 May

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Bill Winans

Model Railroad Organizations

The author reports on the NASG booth at the WGH show in Phoenix, getting ready for contest at the upcoming NASG Convention, and the need for a new Contest committee chairperson.

2017 #3 May

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Monte Heppe

Model Railroad Organizations

Covers some of the extra tours available at the upcoming NASG Convention in Baltimore, and the clinics the author will be involved with at the event.

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Jeff Madden

Model Railroads and People

The author describes for whom armchair modeling is a good idea.

2017 #3 May

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Model Railroad Shows

Details about the clinics being offered at the upcoming NASG Convention.

2017 #3 May

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Jim Martin

Layout Construction

After making a brief note about how Fast Tracks has bought out Mt. Albert Scale Lumber, the author describes the work benches three local S-scale modelers have built for their layout and model construction efforts.

2017 #3 May

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Peter Vanvliet

Model Railroad Organizations

Information about NASG membership, and how the group is sub-divided by interests. (related web page)

2017 #3 May

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Peter Vanvliet

Track

Information about which turntables are available in S-scale at the time of this writing.

2017 #3 May

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Charles Malinowski

Modules

The author introduces himself, explains the T-Trak history, building the T-Trak modules, and showing them at a Farm Toy Show in Indianapolis (introducing a whole new audience to our S-scale trains).

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Vic Cherven, Jr.

Layouts - S

Jesse Bennett took photos in the early 1960s of Doc Johnson's S-scale layout, and of the one owned by Will Estes, which are shown on this page.

2017 #3 May

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Steve Monson

Locomotives - 2-8-0

The author describes how to replace a split/worn gear in this locomotive using a replacement part from NWSL. He also describes how to add weight to the tender, to keep if from derailing on curves that are a bit too tight for the model.

2017 #3 May

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Edwin C. Kirstatter

Structures - Engine Servicing

The author examines the prototype devices that keep roundhouse doors open while engines go in and out of the facility. Prototype and model photos are included, as well as some design diagrams.

2017 #3 May

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Bob Hogan

Product Review

The author reviews the KMP Models' steam-powered pile driver, and the San Juan Decals' D&RGW Cumbres section house coal shed kits.

2017 #3 May

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Joe Kimber

Layout Construction

The author mentions that help from his friend makes the new layout construction possible, as his illness prevents him from doing the work. Includes photos of the layout so far, as well as an updated track plan.

2017 #3 May

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Bill Pyper

Model Railroad Shows

A report of Dick Kramer attending the Railroad Hobby Show presented by the Amherst Railway Society and manning a table for the NASG. The Pioneer Valley S-Gaugers changes the club's name.

2017 #3 May

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Roger Schneider

Layout Construction

A brief update on the work being done to get Sam's layout up and running again.

2017 #3 May

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Marty Lydecker

Museums

The museum has a 9'x20' S-scale layout, and it describes the issues they have had to deal with. The article includes a couple of photos and the track plan for the display layout. More photos are available on page 34 of the PDF version of this issue.

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various authors

Model Railroads and People

David Daniels and Tom Riddle pass away.

2017 #3 May

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Michael Eldridge

Modules

The author describes the construction of the Southern Loop of the club's Free-mo-style layout. Includes several photos.

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Cindy Chinn

Model Railroads and People

The author carves model train scenes out of common pencils! Includes many photos.

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Bill Pyper

Freight Cars - Stock Cars

An update, indicating the Lehigh Valley Models' Palace Poultry car kit. David Tyner shares photos of the construction of his kit.

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Edwin C. Kirstatter

Freight Cars - Stock Cars

The author shares how he built the Lehigh Valley Models Palace Poultry Car kit #LVM45. Includes several final-model photos.